Wight Fright: "Fog on the Barrow-Downs" Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Mithalwen · 02-17-2011, 11:42 AM

Oh I wouldn't let that inhibit you . I have the feeling on the Downs where you think you are heading and where you are going aren't necessarily the same thing. Especially in the dark and snow and all.. They may have a way to go yet. But certainly they were close to the Forest and aren't moving fast. However strong Karl is, Edwin even if slight is going to be a deadweight . Unless Dury objects of course...

Envinyatar · 02-17-2011, 06:15 PM

I think I've sorted out the characters now - working on a post which will hopefully be up no later than tomorrow.

Envinyatar · 02-18-2011, 03:44 PM

I know this isn't required, but after slogging through all the posts to get an idea of what the characters might be like, I think this will be an easier way to get that sort of info.

Name: Willem

Age/gender/race/where from: Mid-fifties or so/male/Men/forgotten

Appearance: Tall, ‘thin as a beanpole’, wiry muscled, craggy face. Scraggly dark hair usually tied back. Short, dark beard. Old, well-worn leather hat, favors dark breeches and shirts, has a dark blue thick woolen cape

Bits of character/history you feel might be helpful in defining the character: Wanderer, itinerant peddler, mender of all sorts of things; silversmith/jewelry crafter. Has a light dappled grey female horse named Catkin. A scruffy mongrel of a dog named Jumble – fox-like ears, longish snout , bushy tail. Lives on the road. Drives a small caravan – painted dark blue; rough shingled wood roof. A bright red door at the rear of the van set with a small jeweled window – a window on each side of the van each flanked by bright yellow shutters adorned with curious curlicues of red and green.

Mithalwen · 02-18-2011, 03:56 PM

Shall I have Jessamy Scweam and scweam and scweam until she is sick?

But presumably it is Karl & Jessamy you are going to catch up with?

Envinyatar · 02-18-2011, 04:04 PM

I left it somewhat vague as to where Willem was. So, it might be plausible if Karl and Jessamy somehow got turned about a bit, that they might hear his van. I think, besides the crunching of the leaves and the horsey snorts, they might also hear the clink-clanking of various tools, pots to be mended, chains, whatever, that are probably hanging on nails just under the van's eaves.

Could sound like some old wight or other creature rattling chains or sword as he clomps along in search of a victim.

That could set the girl off screaming and possibly raise the hair on Karl's neck.....

Mithalwen · 02-18-2011, 04:14 PM

Indeed... it probably won't take much at this stage... full Violet Elizabeth Bott mode...

OK wilco

Envinyatar · 02-18-2011, 04:53 PM

I had completely forgotten Just William!! Perhaps I should write in that scruffy dog, Jumble!

02-17-2011, 11:42 AM	#1
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,460	Oh I wouldn't let that inhibit you . I have the feeling on the Downs where you think you are heading and where you are going aren't necessarily the same thing. Especially in the dark and snow and all.. They may have a way to go yet. But certainly they were close to the Forest and aren't moving fast. However strong Karl is, Edwin even if slight is going to be a deadweight . Unless Dury objects of course... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

02-17-2011, 06:15 PM	#2
Envinyatar Quill Revenant Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wandering through the Downs..... Posts: 849	I think I've sorted out the characters now - working on a post which will hopefully be up no later than tomorrow. __________________ ‘Many are the strange chances of the world,’ said Mithrandir, ‘and help oft shall come from the hands of the weak when the Wise falter.’ – Gandalf in: The Silmarillion, 'Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age'

02-18-2011, 03:44 PM	#3
Envinyatar Quill Revenant Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wandering through the Downs..... Posts: 849	I know this isn't required, but after slogging through all the posts to get an idea of what the characters might be like, I think this will be an easier way to get that sort of info. Name: Willem Age/gender/race/where from: Mid-fifties or so/male/Men/forgotten Appearance: Tall, ‘thin as a beanpole’, wiry muscled, craggy face. Scraggly dark hair usually tied back. Short, dark beard. Old, well-worn leather hat, favors dark breeches and shirts, has a dark blue thick woolen cape Bits of character/history you feel might be helpful in defining the character: Wanderer, itinerant peddler, mender of all sorts of things; silversmith/jewelry crafter. Has a light dappled grey female horse named Catkin. A scruffy mongrel of a dog named Jumble – fox-like ears, longish snout , bushy tail. Lives on the road. Drives a small caravan – painted dark blue; rough shingled wood roof. A bright red door at the rear of the van set with a small jeweled window – a window on each side of the van each flanked by bright yellow shutters adorned with curious curlicues of red and green. __________________ ‘Many are the strange chances of the world,’ said Mithrandir, ‘and help oft shall come from the hands of the weak when the Wise falter.’ – Gandalf in: The Silmarillion, 'Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age' Last edited by Envinyatar; 04-06-2011 at 07:40 PM.

02-18-2011, 03:56 PM	#4
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,460	Just Willem eh? Shall I have Jessamy Scweam and scweam and scweam until she is sick? But presumably it is Karl & Jessamy you are going to catch up with? __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

02-18-2011, 04:04 PM	#5
Envinyatar Quill Revenant Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wandering through the Downs..... Posts: 849	I left it somewhat vague as to where Willem was. So, it might be plausible if Karl and Jessamy somehow got turned about a bit, that they might hear his van. I think, besides the crunching of the leaves and the horsey snorts, they might also hear the clink-clanking of various tools, pots to be mended, chains, whatever, that are probably hanging on nails just under the van's eaves. Could sound like some old wight or other creature rattling chains or sword as he clomps along in search of a victim. That could set the girl off screaming and possibly raise the hair on Karl's neck..... __________________ ‘Many are the strange chances of the world,’ said Mithrandir, ‘and help oft shall come from the hands of the weak when the Wise falter.’ – Gandalf in: The Silmarillion, 'Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age'

02-18-2011, 04:14 PM	#6
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,460	Indeed... it probably won't take much at this stage... full Violet Elizabeth Bott mode... OK wilco __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

02-18-2011, 04:53 PM	#7
Envinyatar Quill Revenant Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wandering through the Downs..... Posts: 849	I had completely forgotten Just William!! Perhaps I should write in that scruffy dog, Jumble! __________________ ‘Many are the strange chances of the world,’ said Mithrandir, ‘and help oft shall come from the hands of the weak when the Wise falter.’ – Gandalf in: The Silmarillion, 'Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age'

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